“The only thing I remember from New York is – it’s sad – but it’s terribly dirty and it smells bad too,” Gortat said. “I know New York fans will hate me probably [for saying that] … It’s an incredible city, great city, great fans, a lot of fans, a lot of famous people … but one of the memories I’ve got is it’s a dirty place and it smells bad.”

The Magic hasn’t been intimidated by their recent trips into New York City, winning 11 of their last 16 games in Madison Square Garden. And Orlando won all four games last season — even if Gortat had to hold his nose during the road games.

A late update indicates that Gortat will get to delay his misery about traveling to New York City. The Magic’s game tonight against the Knicks has been postponed because of the presence of abestos-related materials still at the Garden after overnight maintenance there last night. During the cleaning of the attic above the facility, some debris fell into the arena.

So Gortat’s worst fears would have been realized if the Magic had played tonight. He would have been playing in a dirty, smelly arena in the middle of what he thinks is a dirty, smelly city.